Located in the London commuter belt in the county of Essex, Chelmsford is 31miles from London and is home to over 150,000 people.

During World War II, Chelmsford was an important centre of light engineering for the war effort. Today, however, it is likely to play more of a role in the music industry, hosting the annual V festival music event in the town’s famous park, Hylands.

Its other famous parks include the RHS Gardens Boreham, where Henry VIII’s former Palace of Beaulieu is situated, Oaklands Park and Hyde Hall Gardens.

As of 2012 Chelmsford was officially given a ‘city’ status and has been voted the 8th best place to live in the UK. And not only is it one of the best places to live, it also has some of the best tradesmen.

From kitchen installers in Chelmer Village and car valeting in Great Seabrights to tilers in Writtle, find the local tradesmen you need in our Chelmsford directory.

Sitting pretty? Your much loved antique or contemporary furniture may well be dented, scratched and stained, water or heat damaged.

Your local furniture restoration tradesmen can strip, sand and reupholster it to its former glory. They'll undertake anything from structure repairs, re-panelling and spring repairs, to cleaning, to make it as good as new. Perhaps they'll even give your furniture a French polish? Some can refashion your treasures into a new piece of furniture at your command as well.

Save money on buying new furniture, by revamping, reviving, and giving your existing pieces a new lease of life. Ask your local furniture repair and restoration craftsmen to repair your cabinets, chairs and everything else in your home.